OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2008 for $1.2M

$3,459,228

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,267/mo

•

2,300

sq ft

542 BAY Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

About this home

Gorgeous remodeled residence presiding over a 13,000sf lush lot. Dramatic Chef's kitchen features granite counters and cherrywood cabinets & center island. Elegant living room & formal dining area. Family area in converted garage. Augmenting the main residence is a separate guest house with a spacious recreation area, kitchenette, bar & full bath. Outdoor dining patio overlooks the expansive yard.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$1,504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by John W. King •DRE #00868208 • Keller Williams Palo Alto

Contact: (650) 483-2710

Bought with Elizabeth Daschbach • Cashin Company

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•Source:MLSListings #ML80812426

Redfin Estimate

$3,459,228

$2.2M since sold in August 2008$75K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$3,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
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D
4 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$2,925,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$5,533,078
F
3 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
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Market trends in 94025, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.4%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.9M

$276K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 542 BAY Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML80812426

Aug 27, 2008

Sold

$1,289,000

$560/sq ft

Jul 16, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2008

Contingent

—

Jul 11, 2008

Price Changed

$1,299,000

$565/sq ft

Jul 7, 2008

Relisted

—

Jun 26, 2008

Contingent

—

Jun 19, 2008

Price Changed

$1,395,000

$607/sq ft

Jun 1, 2008

Listed

$1,495,000

$650/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 6, 2003

Sold

$1,175,000

$511/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80349251

Oct 7, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 11, 2003

Sold

$1,175,000

$511/sq ft

Aug 29, 2003

Listed

$1,099,000

$478/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 15, 1991

Sold

$400,000

$174/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,703 (+2.9%)

$846,557 + $1,279,889

$2,126,446

2024

$24,991 (+2.1%)

$829,958 + $1,254,794

$2,084,752

2023

$24,468 (+2.5%)

$813,685 + $1,230,191

$2,043,876

2022

$23,874 (+2.4%)

$797,731 + $1,206,071

$2,003,802

2021

$23,316 (+1.0%)

$782,090 + $1,182,424

$1,964,514

2020

$23,092 (+1.3%)

$766,755 + $1,159,240

$1,925,995

2019

$22,798 (+2.6%)

$758,893 + $1,147,354

$1,906,247

2018

$22,217 (+1.6%)

$744,013 + $1,124,858

$1,868,871

2017

$21,863 (+2.9%)

$715,123 + $1,081,180

$1,796,303

2016

$21,239 (+0.8%)

$715,123 + $1,081,180

$1,796,303

2015

$21,075 (+2.1%)

$701,101 + $1,059,981

$1,761,082

2014

$20,639 (+11.7%)

$677,043 + $1,023,609

$1,700,652

2012

$18,481 (+35.6%)

$673,984 + $1,018,984

$1,692,968

2011

$13,631 (−12.0%)

$660,769 + $880,769

$1,541,538

2010

$15,493 (+2.4%)

$552,000 + $552,000

$1,104,000

2009

$15,131 (+2.9%)

$642,972 + $642,972

$1,285,944

2008

$14,701

$644,500 + $644,500

$1,289,000

Tax history for 542 BAY Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,703 (+2.9%)

$846,557 + $1,279,889

$2,126,446

2024

$24,991 (+2.1%)

$829,958 + $1,254,794

$2,084,752

2023

$24,468 (+2.5%)

$813,685 + $1,230,191

$2,043,876

2022

$23,874 (+2.4%)

$797,731 + $1,206,071

$2,003,802

2021

$23,316 (+1.0%)

$782,090 + $1,182,424

$1,964,514

2020

$23,092 (+1.3%)

$766,755 + $1,159,240

$1,925,995

2019

$22,798 (+2.6%)

$758,893 + $1,147,354

$1,906,247

2018

$22,217 (+1.6%)

$744,013 + $1,124,858

$1,868,871

2017

$21,863 (+2.9%)

$715,123 + $1,081,180

$1,796,303

2016

$21,239 (+0.8%)

$715,123 + $1,081,180

$1,796,303

2015

$21,075 (+2.1%)

$701,101 + $1,059,981

$1,761,082

2014

$20,639 (+11.7%)

$677,043 + $1,023,609

$1,700,652

2012

$18,481 (+35.6%)

$673,984 + $1,018,984

$1,692,968

2011

$13,631 (−12.0%)

$660,769 + $880,769

$1,541,538

2010

$15,493 (+2.4%)

$552,000 + $552,000

$1,104,000

2009

$15,131 (+2.9%)

$642,972 + $642,972

$1,285,944

2008

$14,701

$644,500 + $644,500

$1,289,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

1,620

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

062160210

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Jul 25, 2024 • Final

Plumbing

Replace the sewer line from the building cleanout to the district's sewer main. Install a new property line cleanout.

Plumbing

Mar 7, 2024 • Final

Window or door

Remove and replace a window with a new retrofit fibrex window.

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Converted, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 3
# of Baths (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tubs, Stall Shower

Room Information
Formal Entry, Guest House, Guest Quarters, Separate Unit/Apartment, Attic, Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Oven Range, Microwave, 2+ Ovens, Oven (Self Cleaning), Oven (Built-In), Oven Range (Built-In), 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups (Gas)
Guest House

Interior Features
Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Hookup (Gas Dryer)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet (Wall-to-Wall), Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Gas Log, Fireplace Available

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air, Gas

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Local/Neighborhood
Roof: Shingle, Shake
Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) (Front), Sprinkler(s) (Rear), Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Fenced

Building Information
Style: Ranch, Country English
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood, Brick
Concrete Perimeter
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1

Property Features
Amenities: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
Communication: Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Security Features: Security Alarm (Owned)

Property Information
Level (Street/Main): Bedroom(s)
Property Primary ID: 47557

Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Seller
Zoning: R100

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Insulated Water Heater, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Menlo Park City Elementary
High School District: Sequoia Union High

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2010
County: San Mateo County
APN: 062160210

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Laurel Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Hillview Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

9/10

Menlo-Atherton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Menlo Park, CA • 94025

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.29M – $3.98M

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Home values near 542 BAY Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
526 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$2,747,723
535 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$2,613,195

Address	Redfin Estimate
527 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$4,136,240
546 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2835 Sq. Ft.	$3,385,237

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$2,043,752
539 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1711 Sq. Ft.	$3,076,295

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